Naperville Park District partner

Naperville Park District is a partner with the DuPage County Stormwater Management Department to complete three projects that will improve the area’s capacity to manage stormwater, improve water quality in the DuPage River and enhance the shoreline environment. The three projects are: pond shoreline restoration at Brighton Ridge Park, 775

Activists protest outside Foster’s fundraiser

In a demonstration for human rights, 40 activists protested outside congressman Bill Foster’s holiday breakfast fundraiser located at the Office of Giamanco Law Partners, Ltd., in order to escalate their demand that Rep. Foster call for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza. The grassroots activists included Democratic Precinct Committeepeople, members of

Two employees of the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office national conference on sexual violence against children

Two Kane County SAO staff members give presentation at Bolivian conference about sexual violence against children

Key message: Child’s word is sufficient evidence of abuse Two employees of the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office recently traveled to the South American country of Bolivia to address hundreds of judges, prosecutors and medical and mental health officials at a national conference on sexual violence against children. Assistant State’s

Village of Oswego Wolfs Crossing roundabout

Wolfs Crossing in Oswego from Harvey to Devoe will reopen December 29

The Village of Oswego has confirmed that Wolfs Crossing from Harvey Road to Devoe Drive will reopen to traffic December 29 at noon. The is the first segment of a multi-year plan to improve Wolfs Crossing by expanding the roadway to a modern, four-lane road to help ease traffic congestion,

Aurora City Council

Aurora City Council calls special meeting to consider Ordinance amendment prohibiting unscheduled bus stops of individuals, including migrants and refugees

With concern about migrants who are transported to the City without prior arrangements, the Aurora City Council plans to convene Friday, Dec. 22, at noon, for a special City Council meeting to consider amending an Ordinance to define and prohibit unscheduled bus stops of individuals who are transported to the

U.S. Supreme Court refuses to block weapons ban

By Peter HancockCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com The U.S. Supreme Court issued two orders recently in turning down requests to block enforcement of Illinois’ assault weapons ban while challenges to the law are still being heard in lower courts. Lastweek Justice Amy Coney Barrett turned down a request from Republican Party State

Illinois Department of Public Health urges respiratory caution

By Andrew AdamsCapitol News Illinoisaadams@capitolnewsillinois.com The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is advising Illinoisans to take precautions to avoid spreading respiratory illnesses because cases around the State and Country are on the rise. IDPH issued a health alert last week to hospitals, long-term care facilities and local health departments